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When Trucking Company Negligence Causes a South Carolina Accident (Part B)

A number of negligent practices can lead to a truck accident in South Carolina. Since the weeks and months following your crash will likely be spent recovering and receiving treatment for your injuries, a Charleston truck accident lawyer will better be able to give your injury claim the attention it deserves.

When investigating the circumstances surrounding your truck accident in South Carolina, your Charleston truck accident lawyer will look for a number of careless or reckless practices. If it's found that trucking company negligence is at the root of your injuries, your Charleston truck accident lawyer will have the basis needed to file a credible claim on your behalf.

Driver Fatigue as a Source of Trucking Company Negligence

One crucial part of proper trucking procedures is making sure the drivers themselves get enough sleep. It's so important that federal laws have been passed regulating just how many hours a driver can work each day.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drivers may only drive a maximum of 14 hours each day. That's after 10 consecutive hours off duty. If your attorney finds those limits were not observed according to the truck's log book, fatigue may account for your truck accident in South Carolina.

Hiring/Firing Practices as a Source of Trucking Company Negligence

In order to even be able to get behind the wheel of a truck, a driver must adhere to a series of qualifications, including attaining a valid license in at least one state. Drivers must also be at least 21, in most cases, and must also fit certain physical qualifications.

If your Charleston truck accident lawyer discovers the driver involved in your truck accident in South Carolina either did not meet all qualifications or was considered disqualified to drive a commercial vehicle at the time of your crash, the trucking company may be considered liable for your condition.

A host of other unsafe practices could lead to a potential truck accident and a resulting personal injury claim. To help you make sense of the aftermath of your crash, you'll want a Charleston truck accident lawyer by your side for the duration of your case.

Seeking the Help of a Charleston Truck Accident Lawyer

The South Carolina truck accident lawyer team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help accident victims cope with the legal implications of a serious injury. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a free copy of our South Carolina injury book. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Charleston truck accident lawyer for a free information packet and consultation - 1-888-690-0211.

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